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The Origin of the Brine Thriller Line

By Lacrosse Playground | September 20, 2009 |
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When the Brine Thriller line came out this year, many thought the line was a head nod to the King of Pop, but it actually is a head nod to Chazz Woodson. Brine had a chat with Product Manager Neal Goldman on Facebook, where Goldman revealed that Woodson's 2008 MLL All-Star performance influenced the naming of the line.

Read more from Brine's brand manager in Facebook or check out the inspirational leap below.

Love Of The Game

By Lacrosse Playground | September 17, 2009 |
LPG is proud to present the third installment of posts from the administrators of 90% of Lax Is In The Flow. With this piece, you will get an in depth view on a laxers love for the game. I was driving into work today, taking time between lights to contemplate the future direction of my life and how I could loosen the vice the man has placed on me. As I thought back, I found myself fixating on two things, my passion for the sport of lacrosse, and my sincere ambition to contribute to the growth of the game.

Crank it up with VOODOO FARM

By Lacrosse Playground | September 16, 2009 |
LPG plans to introduce you to new music every week. We'll additionally work on introducing you to groups/DJs/etc that have lacrosse ties. The band of the week is a tight East coast group called VOODOO FARM. Our friend, Liam Dirlam, was able to take time out of his busy schedule to kick some knowledge with us over the weekend. As the DJ/Synth/Vocalist for the band, he is in charge of keeping the band's beat on point. What's the lacrosse connection? Dirlam played high school ball for a DC powerhouse a few years back in the nationally recognized WCAC. Dive deep into the melodious oasis that is VOODOO FARM.

Lacrosse Unlimited Exclusive

By Lacrosse Playground | September 16, 2009 |
Retail store chain, Lacrosse Unlimited, has unveiled new pennies and shirts inspired by the youtube sensation, The Ultimate Lax Bro. The line includes vibrant shirts in bright lime, yellow, royal and a navy/white reversible pennie with quotes from the ultimate bro himself, Brantford Winstonworth. If you "care to lax" view more pics after the jump.
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The Washington & Lee Laxers are at it Again, Durkl

By Lacrosse Playground | September 16, 2009 |
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Going for Optimal Flow

By Lacrosse Playground | September 16, 2009 |
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90% of Lax is in the Flow has become a popular Facebook group among laxers who are fans of the idea that the flowing locks emerging from the back of your helmet can up your game. The guys over at 90% of Lax is in the Flow are also working on an apparel line, and they want your feedback on which logo to choose. Check out the options below and vote on your favorite.

University at Albany Great Danes Score Maverik Lacrosse Deal

By Lacrosse Playground | September 15, 2009 |
Long Island City, NY, September 15, 2009 -- The University at Albany “Great Danes” Men’s Division I Lacrosse team is the latest team to score an equipment deal with the innovative equipment manufacturer Maverik Lacrosse.
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Big Nike Foamposite Set for Release

By Lacrosse Playground | September 15, 2009 |
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You know our focus isn't just what you wear on the field, but off the field, too. We saw the new Big Nike Foamposite as a basketball shoe that laxers should pay attention to (hat tip to highsnobiety.com).

Roger Ferguson: Why The Exciting Defenseman Thinks “The Game Will Go Back To Its Roots”

By Lacrosse Playground | September 15, 2009 |
Lacrosse Playground recently had the opportunity to ask Under Armour All-American, Roger Ferguson, a few questions about fall ball, apparel, and his expectations for his freshman year at Brown University. Ferguson, a DC native, is not only one of the most highly touted defenseman in his class, but he is also coming off an impressive summer being named the MVP of the South team following the US Lacrosse National Senior Showcase at Bryant University on June 20. More after the jump...

Five tips for keeping your stick game ready

By Lacrosse Playground | September 13, 2009 |
Last week we told you a few tips on how to protect your pocket after a rainy/muddy game. This week we’ll look at a couple of common mistakes you should avoid if you want to protect your head and pocket.

Apparel: A Closer Look at Traditional Strings

By Lacrosse Playground | September 11, 2009 |
As the sport of lacrosse continues to grow, so does the market for lacrosse-inspired apparel. As a result, we’re starting to see more and more companies start to cater to the lacrosse player and the lacrosse culture.

Last fall, UMass-Boston laxer Aaron Pollock started Traditional Strings, an apparel company that puts out lacrosse-inspired clothing, currently ranging from t-shirts to shorts.
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Remember to bring us with you

By Lacrosse Playground | September 9, 2009 |
Now you can take Lacrosse Playground with you wherever you want. Our easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate mobile sites mean that you don’t have to be at a computer to get the latest news and information from Lacrosse Playground.

Go to LacrossePlayground.com from your iPhone and start browsing. It’s quick, easy, and a lot more portable than bringing your computer.

Need to catch up on what your friends are doing? Fortunately our social network is portable too. Go to my.lacrosseplayground.com/m and check in on what your friends are doing, chat on the forums, or even upload pictures right from your phone!

LPG on your phone: it's a whole new way to lax out.

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